10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 0 miles
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While driving steering linkage separated form vehicle. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle. The consumer stated that the steering wheel was broke and stopped turning the front wheels. Also, the sir coil was broke.
- Tucker, GA, USA
Air bag did not deploy during a head-on collision at 35 to 40 miles per hour.
- Unknown, UN, USA
No deployment of air bag during head on collision, seat belts did not restrain properly causing consumer to hit head.
- Prattville, AL, USA
Copy of E-mail to Saturn: Dear Saturn representative, my husband and I are considering buying another Saturn SL2. However, we are concerned about safety. My previous SL2 (1995, #[xxx]) was hit from behind by a Chevy Tahoe on 5/3/97. I was pushed into another car in front of me. That vehicle (a Toyota) ended up on top of my Saturn. My SL2 was a total loss. I sustained neck and back muscle injuries. I continue to undergo treatments for recurring pain. The cab compartment of the SL2 held up well. However, the driver's seat collapsed and fell back against the back seat. It seems this lack of support may have added to my muscle strain. Also, the airbag did not deploy. Shouldn't it have deployed as the SL2 was pushed into the car in front" are these design issues or were they possibly defects in our car? would the '98 vehicles be safer in these respects" if helpful, we could send pictures of the SL2 after the accident. Thank you - [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
- Beverly, MA, USA
- Rodeo, CA, USA